HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Vari Workplace SolutionsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2025
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR ERGONOMIC WORKPLACE
SOLUTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for renewal of an annual contract for
ergonomic workplace solutions from Vari Sales Corporation for the Public
Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (various departments), Capital
Equipment Fund, and the Capital Projects Fund for an annual estimated
amount of $75,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed pricing for office and
library furniture for the purpose of workstation configuration changes.
This purchase will be made in accordance with existing and interlocal
agreements with Omnia Partners Public Sector, Region VIII Education
Service Center in Texas as allowed by Texas Local Government Code,
Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section 791. This contract was
for an initial two-year period with two, one-year renewal options. If
approved, this will be the first renewal option.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative, and a contract was awarded Vari
Sales Corporation. The Public Works and Purchasing staff reviewed the
contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would provide the best service and pricing for
meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
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